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DEC is rooted in Milan, Italy, in 1946. Over more than 80 years, it has grown from a local EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) firm into a globally active, integrated industrial group, now led by the third generation of its founding family.
DEC specializes in industrial Air Pollution Control (APC) systems, engineering solutions for volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions across different industrial manufacturing sectors.
visionaries of sustainability | DEC
DEC's founders were engineering solutions around environmental responsibility decades before "sustainability" became an industry standard. That early commitment shaped what has since become DEC's core discipline: reducing industrial VOC emissions through activated carbon adsorption and thermal oxidation, rather than treating environmental compliance as an afterthought.
Today, that same principle underpins DEC's approach: emission control systems are designed to meet regulatory requirements while improving customers' operational efficiency, not simply to satisfy a compliance checklist.
our strengths | DEC
Backed with a 80+ years legacy of entrepreneurship and technical innovations, led by management of the third-generation, DEC continues to carry on the legacy of our founders, upholding their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
As a family business, our partners benefit from a range of advantages not always found in other enterprises:
- Common values — our family shares the same ethos and beliefs about how things should be done. This shared sense of purpose and pride gives our business a further competitive edge.
- Strong commitment — building a lasting family enterprise, we understand the effort needed to keep it successful.
- Loyalty — strong personal bonds keep us together, with the determination needed for long-term business success.
- Stability — building for future generations gives us the long-term thinking needed for growth, while still reacting quickly to change.
our mission | DEC
DEC's investment in research and development is driven by a straightforward goal: improving the efficiency and reliability of VOC emission recovery, both for existing customers and for industries adopting these systems for the first time.
That focus has made DEC's solvent recovery units (SRU) a reference point in the sustainable VOC emission control industry, with an installed base that includes customers across multiple continents, among them some of the largest companies in their respective sectors.
Today and Beyond | DEC
Today, DEC stands as a global leader in VOC emission control technologies. Our history is a testament to our enduring vision to create a cleaner, more sustainable future. We invite you to explore our milestones, each one a step towards a better tomorrow.
Across more than 100 years, DEC's technology lineup has remained at the forefront of the industry, driven by a culture of fearless innovation. Every milestone reflects our dedication to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in environmental technology:
- Research and Development: continuously exploring new technologies, services, and products that align with our sustainability goals.
- Global Expansion: establishing a presence worldwide, serving industries with our cutting-edge solutions.
- Environmental Stewardship: committed to reducing VOC emissions, complying with regulations, and protecting our planet.
DEC has a global workforce of about 300 people, all of whom are highly skilled in the design, engineering, and construction of industrial plants. Our team members have a wide range of experience, from working on small projects to large, complex ones. They are also experts in a variety of fields, including chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental & civil engineering.
The team is always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of their customers, and always looking for new ways to improve their work. DEC's employees are also committed to sustainability, always looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of their work, and they are always working to develop new technologies that will help to make their plants more environmentally friendly.
DEC's workforce is one of the company's greatest strengths: employees are highly skilled, experienced, and committed to providing their customers with the best possible service.
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When and where was DEC founded?
DEC (Dynamic Environmental Corporation) is rooted in Milan, Italy, in 1946. It is now in its third generation of family ownership and management.
What does DEC do?
DEC engineers, designs and manufactures sustainable industrial Air Pollution Control (APC) systems, with a focus on VOC emission recovery. Its core technology is the activated carbon solvent recovery unit (SRU), alongside thermal oxidizers (XTO) and related dehydration, distillation and scrubbing systems.
Is DEC still a family business?
Yes. DEC remains privately owned and led by the third generation of its founding family, operating today as part of DEC Holding alongside related business units including DEC Impianti, DEC Service, DEC Engineering, DEC Automation and DEC Lab.
What industries does DEC serve?
DEC serves industries with significant volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, including flexible packaging, chemical processing and industrial manufacturing, providing solvent recovery and emission control systems tailored to each sector's regulatory and operational requirements.
How can I get in touch with DEC or request a quote?
You can reach DEC's team directly through the contact page, find global office locations, or review case studies and references from existing customers before submitting a project enquiry.
